Hisar Court Takes Action Against Revenue Officials Over Land Mutation Delays
A local court in Hisar has issued formal notices to multiple revenue officials, including patwaris and tehsil-level officers, following allegations of severe negligence in processing a critical land mutation case. This legal action has brought the operational efficiency and accountability of the revenue department under intense public and judicial scrutiny.
Complaint Filed by Elderly Landowner
The case originated from a complaint lodged by 72-year-old Mange Ram, who accused the officials of failing to act on his repeated applications for the mutation of agricultural land. Despite submitting all necessary documents and making multiple visits to the tehsil office, no progress was made on his request.
Advocate Zile Singh, representing the complainant, explained that the land in question was transferred through a registered will executed in 2005 by Mange Ram's mother. Following her death in February 2024, Mange Ram diligently approached the tehsil office on numerous occasions to initiate the mutation process for the property in favor of the legal heirs. However, his efforts were met with complete inaction from the authorities.
Allegations of Systemic Failure
The complainant further alleged that despite escalating the matter to senior officials, including the tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and deputy commissioner, the revenue department failed to discharge its statutory duties. Mange Ram claimed that this negligence constitutes a clear violation of provisions under the Haryana Land Records Manual, 2013, and the Haryana Right to Service Act, which mandate timely service delivery to citizens.
This case highlights a broader issue of administrative delays and lack of accountability within the revenue system, affecting ordinary citizens seeking legal recourse for property matters.
Judicial Intervention and Legal Proceedings
Taking cognizance of the serious allegations, the Judicial Magistrate First Class meticulously recorded the complainant's statement. After the closure of preliminary evidence, the court issued notices to the accused officials under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), marking a significant step in holding public servants accountable for their inaction.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 1, 2026, allowing time for the accused officials to respond to the notices and present their side of the case. This extended timeline underscores the complexity and importance of the legal proceedings.
The issuance of these notices serves as a stern reminder to revenue officials across Haryana to adhere to statutory obligations and ensure efficient public service delivery, particularly in sensitive matters like land mutation that directly impact citizens' property rights.
